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Gibson J-50 (USED, 1957)
Gibson J-50 (USED, 1957)
Gibson J-50 (USED, 1957)
Gibson J-50 (USED, 1957)
Gibson J-50 (USED, 1957)
Gibson J-50 (USED, 1957)
Gibson J-50 (USED, 1957)
Gibson J-50 (USED, 1957)
Gibson J-50 (USED, 1957)
Gibson J-50 (USED, 1957)
Gibson J-50 (USED, 1957)
Gibson J-50 (USED, 1957)
Gibson J-50 (USED, 1957)
Gibson J-50 (USED, 1957)
Gibson J-50 (USED, 1957)
Gibson J-50 (USED, 1957)
Gibson J-50 (USED, 1957)
Gibson J-50 (USED, 1957)
Gibson J-50 (USED, 1957)
Gibson J-50 (USED, 1957)
Gibson J-50 (USED, 1957)
Gibson J-50 (USED, 1957)
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Gibson J-50 (USED, 1957)

Vintage

Currently unavailable
DOCUMENTED HONESTLYEvery repair, every change
VETTED ON THE BENCHBefore it's listed
SINCE 1968Still independent
The fabulous sounding 1957 Gibson J-50 is particularly powerful and responsive as late 50's Gibson flattops go. It's entirely original, and super clean, only showing the minor signs of play wear and mild lacquer checking one would expect to see on a 65-year old guitar.

We've just reglued one brace (it's a minor miracle only one was loose after all this time) and set it up anew -- it's now playing beautifully and looking great. Let's circle back to the sound for a second, since that's why we're all here and it bears repeating in this case. This is a great-sounding J-50, with a very full voice compared to the typically midrangey examples of this model. Thick, robust bass, dry mids, and a fat treble register make this a great strumming guitar, yes, but fantastic flatpicking guitar as well.

Priced with its original and clean Lifton hardshell case, this is an excellent choice for anyone interested in high quality vintage flattop guitar.
Condition: Vintage. Fully inspected and set up by TME staff before it ships or leaves the showroom.
Top Spruce
Back & Sides Mahogany
Neck Mahogany
Fingerboard Rosewood
Bridge Rosewood
Nut & Saddle Bone nut & saddle
Tuners Original Kluson
Construction Hide Glue
Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Carve Full C
Nut Width 1 11/16"
String Spacing 2 1/8"
Scale Length 24 3/4"
Truss Rod Adjustable
Inlays MOP Dots
Headstock Gibson logo
Serial #/FON U7630-12
Case Original Lifton Hardshell

Every instrument is thoroughly checked and set up before shipping fully insured via UPS with tracking to your door. We reuse boxes and materials to cut waste when they meet our protection standard.

Inspect it, play it, and if it isn't right, contact us within 48 hours of delivery to arrange a return or one-time exchange. Returns are subject to a 5% restocking fee, and the buyer covers shipping both ways.

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Gibson J-50 (USED, 1957)
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